Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

$1,329
35 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.4
Canon L Series Professional Canon USM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

"I'm not the best for doing a review but this lens is AMAZING !"

"I mostly photograph babies/families and weddings. This lens is fast, crisp and easy to use. It's incredibly quiet and I love the DOF."

"I wish it was weather sealed like other L lenses but I guess you can't have everything."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
54.4°
35mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
35.3°
56.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	Wide aperture
	f/1.4

	Great wide angle lens
	35 mm

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

Cons

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Poor macro
	1:5.6 (0.2x)

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor telephoto lens
	35 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	35 mm
	Max focal length	35 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:5.6 (0.2x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.4	unique
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/1.4	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	54.4°
	Telephoto horizontal	54.4°
	Wide vertical	37.8°
	Telephoto vertical	37.8°
	Wide diagonal	63.4°
	Telephoto diagonal	63.4°	below average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	37.3°
	Telephoto horizontal	37.3°
	Wide vertical	25.4°
	Telephoto vertical	25.4°
	Wide diagonal	44.2°
	Telephoto diagonal	44.2°

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Guestman

(10:33 PM, November 01, 2011)

Hey, where can I find this lens for $70?

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Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) low light lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM lens?

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